Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Palmer Town, MA
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Nursing Assistants in Palmer Town, MA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Palmer Town are Palmer Healthcare Center in Palmer (2.0 mi), Hampden Post Acute in Wilbraham (6.6 mi), Life Care Center Of Wilbraham in Wilbraham (7.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Massachusetts earn a median $19.67 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Palmer Town has about 255 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Palmer Town compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts
| Census figure | Palmer Town | Hampden County | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 35% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 33% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 15% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% | 12% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,681 | $48,894 | — |
Older residents in towns around Palmer Town
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware, MA | 5.2 mi | 1,106 | 208 |
| Wilbraham, MA | 7.8 mi | 1,345 | 198 |
| North Brookfield, MA | 13 mi | 370 | 48 |
| Springfield, MA | 13 mi | 20,464 | 2,452 |
| Chicopee, MA | 14 mi | 10,770 | 1,240 |
| Stafford Springs, CT | 15 mi | 1,126 | 88 |
Nursing homes near Palmer Town
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Healthcare Center | Palmer, MA | 2.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 61 | (413) 289-9887 |
| Hampden Post Acute | Wilbraham, MA | 6.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 135 | (413) 596-2411 |
| Life Care Center Of Wilbraham | Wilbraham, MA | 7.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 123 | (413) 596-3111 |
| Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Facility | West Brookfield, MA | 9.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 166 | (508) 867-7716 |
| Vantage At Hampden LLC | Hampden, MA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 100 | (413) 566-5511 |
| Sixteen Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC | Springfield, MA | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (413) 796-7511 |
Home health agencies serving Palmer Town
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Braintree, MA | 67 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (617) 969-7517 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Agawam, MA | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (413) 789-0027 |
| Comfort Plus Caregivers LLC | East Longmeadow, MA | 13 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, home health aides | (413) 224-2651 |
| Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc | Holyoke, MA | 16 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (413) 887-5543 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Palmer Town. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in Palmer Town
At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $4,057 monthly median income of Palmer Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Palmer Town: common questions
What nursing homes are near Palmer Town?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Palmer Healthcare Center in Palmer (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Hampden Post Acute in Wilbraham (6.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Wilbraham in Wilbraham (7.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Palmer Town?
At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $4,057 monthly median income of Palmer Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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- Nursing Assistants in Springfield, MA
- Nursing Assistants in Chicopee, MA
- Nursing Assistants in Stafford Springs, CT
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Other care in Palmer Town
Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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